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wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#1 ·
We can't survive without water, food, or sleep, but we also can't thrive without a little magic. We crave miracles just as much as a thirsty plant craves a drink.
Sure, we could technically stumble through life without ever knowing love or being loved. We could manage to navigate an alienated, lonely world... but the moment we reach out for something miraculous, everything changes. We need them. But why?

Whether it’s overnight healings, sudden spiritual awakenings, undeniable physical signs, saints with a heavenly scent, weeping statues, the sun itself defying physics, the Shroud of Turin, or even a freshly unearthed relic from Noah's Ark—it doesn't really matter what the specific event is. What matters is that they carry that essence of wonder meant specifically for us.
That sense of wonder is pure soul food!

Miracles actually happen—they really do—but they aren't for everyone. One psychologist I know says you have to be truly open to them by maintaining a positive mindset. Honestly, in this day and age, staying positive is a miracle in itself! Looking at life through a hopeful lens and seeking out the good... maybe it sounds a bit naive, but hey, it might just work. Action creates reaction.

Positive thinking plus a belief in miracles equals... well, miracles. Miracles don't have hands, so they can't exactly walk up and turn our doorknobs for us. We have to leave our doors wide open. 😲
I just hope we don't accidentally let something else slip in instead...☕
I mean, how can someone who refuses to believe even expect a miracle to show up?

Miracles have used their own kind of alchemy to turn skeptics into believers; they take root
whenever faith starts to flicker and fade, recruiting a whole new following. You could say miracles are a heavenly flick of a magic wand that transforms our lives—if we let them... 🤷 or perhaps miracles are just the ultimate expression of our longing for proof, a desperate search for meaning... or who knows, maybe it's something else entirely...

What are miracles to us, if not the very thing we thirst for most?
A Anonymous Veteran
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#2 ·
I’d say this is proof that there really is "something more" out there.
Honestly, I think most people—even those who call themselves believers—don't actually believe. They convince themselves they do, yet they still live their lives as if God doesn't exist. May God help them find a way to open the doors of their minds, even just for a second, and let that divine energy flow through them.
For someone who truly believes, miracles don't even exist. Everything is simply the work of God.
Brenda Cook4 Brenda Cook4 Regular
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#3 ·
wearyowl29 said:We can't survive without water, food, or sleep, but we also can't thrive without a little magic. We crave miracles just as much as a thirsty plant craves a drink.
Sure, we could technically stumble through life without ever knowing love or being loved. We could manage to navigate an alienated, lonely world... but the moment we reach out for something miraculous, everything changes. We need them. But why?

Whether it’s overnight healings, sudden spiritual awakenings, undeniable physical signs, saints with a heavenly scent, weeping statues, the sun itself defying physics, the Shroud of Turin, or even a freshly unearthed relic from Noah's Ark—it doesn't really matter what the specific event is. What matters is that they carry that essence of wonder meant specifically for us.
That sense of wonder is pure soul food!

Miracles actually happen—they really do—but they aren't for everyone. One psychologist I know says you have to be truly open to them by maintaining a positive mindset. Honestly, in this day and age, staying positive is a miracle in itself! Looking at life through a hopeful lens and seeking out the good... maybe it sounds a bit naive, but hey, it might just work. Action creates reaction.

Positive thinking plus a belief in miracles equals... well, miracles. Miracles don't have hands, so they can't exactly walk up and turn our doorknobs for us. We have to leave our doors wide open. 😲
I just hope we don't accidentally let something else slip in instead...☕
I mean, how can someone who refuses to believe even expect a miracle to show up?

Miracles have used their own kind of alchemy to turn skeptics into believers; they take root
whenever faith starts to flicker and fade, recruiting a whole new following. You could say miracles are a heavenly flick of a magic wand that transforms our lives—if we let them... 🤷 or perhaps miracles are just the ultimate expression of our longing for proof, a desperate search for meaning... or who knows, maybe it's something else entirely...

What are miracles to us, if not the very thing we thirst for most?


It all depends on how you define a "miracle." I mean, think about it... the rolling swells of the Atlantic, stars piercing the night sky like lit torches, the Milky Way flowing above us like a celestial river, the canopy of a quiet forest, a sudden breeze, a warm summer night... do you actually see them? They're everywhere if you look.

...O soul, thy free flight into the wordless,
Away from books, away from art, the day erased, the lesson done,
Thee fully forth emerging, silent, gazing, pondering....
Walt Whitman
Chris Peterson53 Chris Peterson53 Active Member
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#4 ·
The way this topic and these questions are framed—it honestly crosses a line into religious territory.
Positive thinking and believing in miracles = miracles, right?
But just like you pointed out, that doesn't mean we're strictly limited to a religious framework where miracles only happen because of God's will or as some divine sign from God.
In my opinion, the way this PDF is set up puts the subject in a corner—it's far too narrow and limits how much people can actually respond.
jademarlin26 jademarlin26 Active Member
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#5 ·
wearyowl29 said:We can't survive without water, food, or sleep, but we also can't thrive without a little magic. We crave miracles just as much as a thirsty plant craves a drink.
Sure, we could technically stumble through life without ever knowing love or being loved. We could manage to navigate an alienated, lonely world... but the moment we reach out for something miraculous, everything changes. We need them. But why?

Whether it’s overnight healings, sudden spiritual awakenings, undeniable physical signs, saints with a heavenly scent, weeping statues, the sun itself defying physics, the Shroud of Turin, or even a freshly unearthed relic from Noah's Ark—it doesn't really matter what the specific event is. What matters is that they carry that essence of wonder meant specifically for us.
That sense of wonder is pure soul food!

Miracles actually happen—they really do—but they aren't for everyone. One psychologist I know says you have to be truly open to them by maintaining a positive mindset. Honestly, in this day and age, staying positive is a miracle in itself! Looking at life through a hopeful lens and seeking out the good... maybe it sounds a bit naive, but hey, it might just work. Action creates reaction.

Positive thinking plus a belief in miracles equals... well, miracles. Miracles don't have hands, so they can't exactly walk up and turn our doorknobs for us. We have to leave our doors wide open. 😲
I just hope we don't accidentally let something else slip in instead...☕
I mean, how can someone who refuses to believe even expect a miracle to show up?

Miracles have used their own kind of alchemy to turn skeptics into believers; they take root
whenever faith starts to flicker and fade, recruiting a whole new following. You could say miracles are a heavenly flick of a magic wand that transforms our lives—if we let them... 🤷 or perhaps miracles are just the ultimate expression of our longing for proof, a desperate search for meaning... or who knows, maybe it's something else entirely...

What are miracles to us, if not the very thing we thirst for most?

And what exactly defines a miracle for you? Is it simply anything you fail to comprehend?🤷
silverraven7 silverraven7 Active Member
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#6 ·
wearyowl29 said:We can't survive without water, food, or sleep, but we also can't thrive without a little magic. We crave miracles just as much as a thirsty plant craves a drink.
Sure, we could technically stumble through life without ever knowing love or being loved. We could manage to navigate an alienated, lonely world... but the moment we reach out for something miraculous, everything changes. We need them. But why?

Whether it’s overnight healings, sudden spiritual awakenings, undeniable physical signs, saints with a heavenly scent, weeping statues, the sun itself defying physics, the Shroud of Turin, or even a freshly unearthed relic from Noah's Ark—it doesn't really matter what the specific event is. What matters is that they carry that essence of wonder meant specifically for us.
That sense of wonder is pure soul food!

Miracles actually happen—they really do—but they aren't for everyone. One psychologist I know says you have to be truly open to them by maintaining a positive mindset. Honestly, in this day and age, staying positive is a miracle in itself! Looking at life through a hopeful lens and seeking out the good... maybe it sounds a bit naive, but hey, it might just work. Action creates reaction.

Positive thinking plus a belief in miracles equals... well, miracles. Miracles don't have hands, so they can't exactly walk up and turn our doorknobs for us. We have to leave our doors wide open. 😲
I just hope we don't accidentally let something else slip in instead...☕
I mean, how can someone who refuses to believe even expect a miracle to show up?

Miracles have used their own kind of alchemy to turn skeptics into believers; they take root
whenever faith starts to flicker and fade, recruiting a whole new following. You could say miracles are a heavenly flick of a magic wand that transforms our lives—if we let them... 🤷 or perhaps miracles are just the ultimate expression of our longing for proof, a desperate search for meaning... or who knows, maybe it's something else entirely...

What are miracles to us, if not the very thing we thirst for most?

That’s exactly it, that whole positive mindset thing.👍
Take my grandmother, for instance; she was a true believer, always looking on the bright side and treating everyone and everything with kindness. If you asked me, she was basically a saint.
The way she lived her life shaped me into the exact same kind of person, someone genuinely positive. To me, that right there is the miracle.

Now my kids are growing up and I’m passing that same energy down to them, regardless of the world around us, how messy life gets, or whatever other hurdles come our way.

I surround myself with people who vibe on that same level, and looking back, I don't regret a single thing about my past.
I might not be rolling in cash, but spiritually and intellectually? I'm loaded.
Can you even imagine a bigger miracle than that?
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#7 ·
jademarlin26 said:And what exactly defines a miracle for you? Is it simply anything you fail to comprehend?🤷

Well... I mean, there’s plenty of stuff we don't understand, but still...🤷

Besides the whole miracle thing, I feel like we've all just lost our sense of wonder. We don't really make room for awe anymore—not for the great outdoors, not for nature, not even for incredible things people actually achieve...
Our modern culture has basically killed off the ability to be amazed...

When was the last time you saw something that truly moved you? Something that left you standing there, totally speechless, just whispering, "Wow!"?
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#8 ·
silverraven7 said:That’s exactly it, that whole positive mindset thing.👍
Take my grandmother, for instance; she was a true believer, always looking on the bright side and treating everyone and everything with kindness. If you asked me, she was basically a saint.
The way she lived her life shaped me into the exact same kind of person, someone genuinely positive. To me, that right there is the miracle.

Now my kids are growing up and I’m passing that same energy down to them, regardless of the world around us, how messy life gets, or whatever other hurdles come our way.

I surround myself with people who vibe on that same level, and looking back, I don't regret a single thing about my past.
I might not be rolling in cash, but spiritually and intellectually? I'm loaded.
Can you even imagine a bigger miracle than that?

Not a chance...
Rachel Torres9 Rachel Torres9 Newcomer
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#9 ·
I believe this discussion is unnecessary. As jademarlin26 pointed out
jademarlin26 said:And what exactly defines a miracle for you? Is it simply anything you fail to comprehend?🤷

Miracles are impossible to define. They occur due to certain previously unknown forces, even though scientists argue that nothing happens without cause. It is up to you to decide what drives a "miracle": "God," your own consciousness and will, or perhaps something else entirely.
Tyler Baker6 Tyler Baker6 Member
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#10 ·
wearyowl29 said:Well... I mean, there’s plenty of stuff we don't understand, but still...🤷

Besides the whole miracle thing, I feel like we've all just lost our sense of wonder. We don't really make room for awe anymore—not for the great outdoors, not for nature, not even for incredible things people actually achieve...
Our modern culture has basically killed off the ability to be amazed...

When was the last time you saw something that truly moved you? Something that left you standing there, totally speechless, just whispering, "Wow!"?

😁 Every single morning or night when I flip that light switch, I honestly think—it's a miracle—thank God for this!
I don't have a clue how the tech actually works, but hey, it’s there.
And man, I find myself constantly feeling grateful to whoever invented and installed the indoor plumbing in my house. Seriously!! Talk about luxury! No joke, I've even tried explaining this to my coworkers... they laughed their heads off at first, but I'm telling you...🙂
dustyskipper3 dustyskipper3 Active Member
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#11 ·
wearyowl29 said:We can't survive without water, food, or sleep, but we also can't thrive without a little magic. We crave miracles just as much as a thirsty plant craves a drink.
Sure, we could technically stumble through life without ever knowing love or being loved. We could manage to navigate an alienated, lonely world... but the moment we reach out for something miraculous, everything changes. We need them. But why?

Whether it’s overnight healings, sudden spiritual awakenings, undeniable physical signs, saints with a heavenly scent, weeping statues, the sun itself defying physics, the Shroud of Turin, or even a freshly unearthed relic from Noah's Ark—it doesn't really matter what the specific event is. What matters is that they carry that essence of wonder meant specifically for us.
That sense of wonder is pure soul food!

Miracles actually happen—they really do—but they aren't for everyone. One psychologist I know says you have to be truly open to them by maintaining a positive mindset. Honestly, in this day and age, staying positive is a miracle in itself! Looking at life through a hopeful lens and seeking out the good... maybe it sounds a bit naive, but hey, it might just work. Action creates reaction.

Positive thinking plus a belief in miracles equals... well, miracles. Miracles don't have hands, so they can't exactly walk up and turn our doorknobs for us. We have to leave our doors wide open. 😲
I just hope we don't accidentally let something else slip in instead...☕
I mean, how can someone who refuses to believe even expect a miracle to show up?

Miracles have used their own kind of alchemy to turn skeptics into believers; they take root
whenever faith starts to flicker and fade, recruiting a whole new following. You could say miracles are a heavenly flick of a magic wand that transforms our lives—if we let them... 🤷 or perhaps miracles are just the ultimate expression of our longing for proof, a desperate search for meaning... or who knows, maybe it's something else entirely...

What are miracles to us, if not the very thing we thirst for most?

A miracle is, say, a revolving credit card that magically refreshes itself right after you max it out, especially when your debt and interest payments exceed whatever is left of your paycheck after you pay for rent and groceries.

Or maybe it’s a country that, after you've gone into massive debt for generations, miraculously has its entire foreign debt wiped clean the moment it joins the EU.

Basically, we need miracles so we can constantly mess around and do stupid things while everything continues to run smoothly. You don't invest in hospitals, you don't fund medical training, you let all the trained doctors move to Europe, but hey—every surgery goes perfectly, and there's never a "Masquerade" type disaster. You don't spend money on bridge maintenance, you spend it all on propping up a parasitic team like Dynamo and their owner Mamić, yet the bridge somehow miraculously holds all the weight and never collapses.

You blow your whole paycheck on sports betting, but by some miracle, you hit it big and triple your money. Even if you're as dim as a broken lightbulb, I guess intelligence doesn't matter much when luck is involved. 😍

A miracle is simply having more luck than brains.🤣
Linda Walker37 Linda Walker37 Member
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#12 ·
Miracles happen whether you believe in them or not, whether you want them to or not... so I really don't see the point in this thread.
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#13 ·
Linda Walker37 said:Miracles happen whether you believe in them or not, whether you want them to or not... so I really don't see the point in this thread.

If there’s no logic behind it, then it isn't a miracle! Seriously, I was thinking about this while grabbing my morning coffee at Starbucks today—if you can't find the "why" in what's happening, don't go calling it magic. It just doesn't add up!😂
Lisa Morales4 Lisa Morales4 Active Member
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#14 ·
Isn't it a bit of a miracle that NG started a thread like this in the first place? 🙂

That was a smart point; you're right that once those "doors are left open," anything can crawl inside.
Religious teachings often warn us about that—that even dark forces can pull off miracles.
Still, I believe luck follows those who are bold; you aren't going to stay tucked away in your mother's shadow just because there are misfortunes and dark omens out in the world.

Besides, we all know that all those impure intentions eventually get forged through force miracles and tempered until they finally shine wonderfully in a final triumph.

Personally, I'm a believer in miracles.
My entire life has been woven together by one miracle after another.

But I've never just sat around waiting for a miracle to drop into my lap.
I’ve always reached for the "impossible," setting goals far beyond what seemed reasonable, and jumping into action the moment a miracle presented itself as an opportunity.
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#15 ·
Lisa Morales4;26415349 said:
Quincy:
Isn't it just a complete shocker that NG actually decided to start a thread like this? Honestly, I'm sitting here wondering if I should be surprised or just impressed! 🙂
Honestly, it’s not even a surprise—it would be a total shock if she hadn't opened it!😁

Quincy:
That’s a smart way to look at it! You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned that leaving the door wide open doesn't just let the light in—it practically invites anything else to wander right through it, too.
You really have to watch your step, or things just start slipping through the cracks. Seriously! I was at a Starbucks in downtown Chicago the other day, totally distracted by a podcast, and I almost lost my wallet right then and there. It’s so easy to lose focus. If you aren't paying attention, something is bound to go missing!

Quincy:
Religious teachings always give us a little heads-up about this, don't they? They warn us that even dark, impure forces can pull off something that looks like a miracle. It’s a wild thought, I know! But it makes you stop and think twice about everything you see.
No, listen—fortune favors the bold! You can't just stay tucked away in your mom's basement forever. I know, I know, life out here in the real world can be a total rollercoaster. There are setbacks, unexpected disasters, and all sorts of crazy things that happen when you step outside your comfort zone. But trust me, you've got to take that leap!
Those academic circles? Honestly, they don't recognize anything except their own narrow little worldview. It’s no wonder people end up so disillusioned! I remember back when I was trying to navigate those stuffy university halls—it felt like if you weren't quoting their specific textbooks, you didn't even exist. It's just one big echo chamber!
Lisa Morales4 Lisa Morales4 Active Member
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#16 ·
wearyowl29, you’re talented, but honestly, you're just tripping over your own feet here.
It feels like you’re taking one step forward and two steps back.
Maybe try putting the left shoe on the left foot and the right one on the right instead?
Don't let that bitterness toward the teams playing it safe hold you back...
If you don't mind me saying, you're on my prayer list to perform at least one little miracle... specifically, please don't let us run dry on you. 🙂

all we need is a miracle
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#17 ·
Lisa Morales4;26416268 said:
wearyowl29, you’re gifted, really! It's just those clumsy steps in your waltz that are tripping you up.

I have to come clean here... I definitely have an eye for art. I sing a little, play some instruments, I write, I even make garden installations, and I know my way around a painting... but dance? No way. Zero talent there. Maybe all those years playing competitive sports left me totally uncoordinated!🤷

Seriously, I am talentless to the core... honestly, I dance worse than Ana Ugarković🤣

you take one step forward and two steps back
just try putting your left shoe on your left foot and your right shoe on your right!

I actually own ballet slippers, but it doesn't help. A kangaroo could probably dance better than me!😲

don't let hatred for a team that plays nice and sucks up to people hold you back...


I left all that hatred behind a long time ago... except for when it comes to bad manners...

if you don't mind, you can join my prayer list for at least one miracle... so you don't dehydrate on me 🙂


Shoot, don't start... I've already got plenty of miracles on my list! I only need one more to finally dance like Ana Pavlovna....🙏
Lisa Morales4 Lisa Morales4 Active Member
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#18 ·
wearyowl29 said:I have to admit something... I’ve got a real eye for art. I can sing a little, play some instruments, write, and I even do garden installations—plus I have a good sense for painting. But dance? Not a chance. I am zero percent talented when it comes to moving on a dance floor. Maybe that's just what happens after spending all those years playing sports.🤷

Pretty much where I am at, too. I've always felt there was something special about that classic Midwestern charm—that specific kind of relaxed, down-to-earth style you just can't replicate anywhere else. It’s got this effortless vibe that feels both timeless and incredibly comfortable. I could never quite wrap my head around it—it just wasn't working out, so why bother crowning yourself?
Have you ever tried ballroom dancing? I mean, being led by someone else in a partner dance. 🙄
While it might seem like nothing out of the ordinary for most of the world, I’d bet we’re exactly the same when it comes to this—it feels like we need a literal miracle just to make something so basic happen. 😍
Shady would probably just say we’d need a literal miracle to find someone "real."

Quincy:
I tried wearing ballet slippers once, but honestly, it just wasn't happening. You’re better off watching kangaroos dance.😲
Same old story.
I have to say, when I tried going barefoot—without all that extra gear—it was such a strange sensation. It’s like the ground just seems to slip away from under your feet. Even today, I was testing it out, and it felt just as surreal, especially while attempting those 360-degree pirouettes.

And what about kangaroos? Honestly, they’re such a strange phenomenon. They seem almost mindless, too—do you even realize how much pride they carry around? 😲

Quincy:
I let go of all my grudges a long time ago... except for when it comes to Poriluk.
It feels like you’re just using that comfort zone as an excuse to stay nestled in that little bubble of yours.

Quincy:
Man, don't even get me started... I’ve already got plenty of my own messes to deal with. Honestly, all I need is one more disaster to go along with the rest if I ever want to dance like Ana Pavlovna.🙏
Look, you don't need to get all worked up or go through the trouble of crunching the numbers; I'll just take care of it and send it your way.
If you ever find yourself hit by a massive craving for clam chowder, just give me a heads-up. I’d like to know so I can start praying you don't overdo it.

👍
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 RegularOP
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#19 ·
Lisa Morales4;26417051 said:a
Have you ever tried partner dancing, you know, where someone actually leads you? 🙄

It’s okay, but it just doesn't hit the same...

While that's totally normal for most people out there, I bet we're the same—we probably need some kind of miracle to pull that off😍
(I can practically hear Shady saying we'd need a miracle just to find 'the one')


Honestly, who needs dance talent anyway...🤷

Same old story
but let me tell you, when I tried going barefoot—without those heavy shoes—man, the floor feels so strange under your feet! Even now, I still feel it, especially during those 360-degree pirouettes.

But when you're grooving by an open bonfire to the beat of the drums, that's a whole different world... then I dance like a wood nymph... forget pirouettes, I *am* the pirouette!

Yeah
As for the leeks, here's your real miracle: they're so silly, do you even know what kind of pride they have? 😲

So, is the dance class officially over?

The leek is just there to help you sway into that half-circle rhythm.

You're right, I completely ignore it....

Oh, don't be coy or start counting pennies, I'll just handle that bit for you for free
... if you ever get a sudden craving for leeks, at least give me a heads-up so I can start praying you don't go overboard

👍

Just do whatever you want, it clearly feeds your soul, but if my craving for whiskey spikes, I want three cases shipped to my house... you never know what your prayers might trigger....😉
Susan Price30 Susan Price30 Regular
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#20 ·
wearyowl29 said:Well... I mean, there’s plenty of stuff we don't understand, but still...🤷

Besides the whole miracle thing, I feel like we've all just lost our sense of wonder. We don't really make room for awe anymore—not for the great outdoors, not for nature, not even for incredible things people actually achieve...
Our modern culture has basically killed off the ability to be amazed...

When was the last time you saw something that truly moved you? Something that left you standing there, totally speechless, just whispering, "Wow!"?


Yesterday afternoon.🍿 👍

In just one single moment—through both words and actions that were completely unexpected and unforeseen... Just some random thoughts. All those dilemmas, questions, and months of anxiety just vanished instantly—everything finally clicked into place.

Nothing beautiful or wonderful just falls from the sky, nor does anything of that nature occur spontaneously without cause. 🤷

Some people just seem to attract that kind of energy, while others couldn't attract it if they tried. If you find yourself rarely or never experiencing those moments, don't go blaming the world or the people around you. Instead, why not take a look inward? What exactly are you attracting, and what is the reason behind it?

And that part highlighted in bold? Absolutely nothing. Culture. It simply wasn't abolished, nor can it be. 🤣 It is yours to revoke. Innocence. Maybe (i... Is there anything more profound than a genuine sense of wonder? Which one comes in the same package, if it's the same...

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